Introduction and Course Objectives.
Cephalometry: Anatomical drawing, anatomical landmarks, tracing lines and planes, and interpretation of cephalometric measurements, facial biotypes, and natural anchorage.
Cephalometric Analysis: Wits, Ricketts, McNamara, USP, Cephalometric Summary, Facial Analysis
Typodont: Straight Wire (straight arch), self-ligating, mini-implants, and MARPE: Introduction and identification of accessories.
Assembly of fixed appliances and anchorage resources on the Typodont; start-to-finish treatment of simulated cases on the Typodont.
Phases of orthodontic treatment: Alignment, leveling, space-closing mechanics with and without friction, finishing, and retention.
Typodont Finishing
Wire-bending practice for various applications on Typodont
Clinical photography in orthodontics / Analog and digital study models—intraoral scanning
Spatial unit analysis (models) and Bolton analysis on analog and digital models;
Bone maturation analysis (IMVC); Biological age.
Anchorage in Orthodontics: Intraoral and Extraoral Anchorage (minimal to maximal)
Inter- and extra-alveolar mini-implants as anchors for simple and complex orthodontic (use of appliances for various tooth movements) and skeletal movements.
Craniofacial growth and development
Etiology of malocclusions and ortobiogenesis of the dentition
Intrinsic factors in malocclusions; Extrinsic factors in malocclusions
Treatment of Vertical Malocclusions (Open Bite and Deep Bite, Dental and Skeletal): Preventive, Interceptive, and Corrective Phases
Treatment of Transverse Malocclusions: Preventive, Interceptive, Corrective, and Compensatory Phases
Rapid Maxillary Expansion
MARPE: Rapid Palatal Expansion Assisted by Mini-Implants
Treatment of Class I Dental and Skeletal Malocclusions: Interceptive and Corrective Phases
Treatment of Class II Dental and Skeletal Malocclusions: Interceptive and Corrective/Compensatory Phases
Treatment of Class III Dental and Skeletal Malocclusions: Interceptive and Corrective/Compensatory Phases
Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymmetries: Interceptive and Corrective/Compensatory Phases
Orthodontic Treatment in Adults with Periodontal Disease
Orthodontic Preparation for Oral Rehabilitation
Diagnosis, Planning, and Treatment of Impacted Canines
Treatment of Serial and Asymmetrical Extractions
Functional Orthopedics of the Jaws: Diagnosis, Planning, and Interceptive and Corrective Treatment for Different Types of Skeletal Malocclusions
Damon Self-Ligating System: Types of Torque, Biomechanics, and Treatment Completion
Orthodontics and Dentistry
Tissue Reactions to Orthodontic Movement and Root Resorption;
Orthognathic Surgery and Orthodontic Preparation;
Treatment Completion;
Biomechanics with Aesthetic Aligners
Computed Tomography: Diagnosis and Planning
Digital Planning in Orthodontics
Digital Aligner Planning Using Analog and Digital Workflows
Biomechanics of Multiloop Archwires (based on MEAW/GEAW mechanics)